(08-14-2012 09:12 AM)legendary_mantis Wrote: (08-06-2012 02:42 AM)Beware of Cuccos Wrote: Fun little tidbit- I am a licensed hairdresser. In some continuing education classes I have taken, I have learned that Nioxin shampoo and conditioner helps to keep acne away. I have tried it myself (I still got the occasional breakout until I started using Nioxin) and on family and friends. Give it a shot if they sell it around your area (don't be disheartened by the price- you only need a TINY amount, even for long hair. Use shampoo on the scalp only, and conditioner on the ends only. I can go into further detail if you would like. Just ask 
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Cripes really? I'll have to check that out since I've got long hair. Like... Passed my shoulder blades long. And if I dont shower at least once a day, I can feel and see the oil in my hair... Ill have to look into that, thanks for mentioning it!
You're welcome!! Remember- shampoo the scalp ONLY and condition the ends ONLY. Shampoo is made to cleanse, and will dry out your ends if you run it all the way through. Conditioner will build up at the scalp (except Nioxin brand- the whole line is made for scalp health). Since your hair is so long, I would grab a ponytail and condition below that, and whatevers left, lightly comb through the top area. And trim yours end evry 6-8 weeks!! It will grow healthier and faster
Also, for the acne, don't go rubbing Nioxin all over your body. The suds that wash out of your hair from the shampoo, and the residue from the conditioner (conditioner does not have the agents to make the suds, so don't freak out when your conditioner doesn't bubble) will rinse down your body in the shower and naturally take affect. It takes some time, but it will get there. I believe they had 96% success rate.
Sorry for all the hair stuff.. just trying to let y'all know some of the most common mistakes and misunderstandings!
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